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ENV300 - Wildlife Management

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Environmental Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(WLM300)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

(SBI201 or ENV201) and SBI209

Unit Description

This is a third-year unit in which an advanced level of study skills is assumed. Prior completion of units in ecology and statistics is strongly recommended.

This unit has been designed to introduce students to the principles of population ecology and the theory and practice of wildlife management, particularly as encountered in northern Australia. Wildlife management issues in the region include threatened species, environmental pests, native species that are perceived as a problem by some sectors of the community, and wildlife subject to harvest. It is particularly suitable for those considering a career in wildlife or conservation management.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically reflect on the interplay between scientific knowledge and human values and their influence on wildlife management decisions and practice.
2.	Apply knowledge of ecological and population concepts to evaluate wildlife management issues.
3.	Research a broad range of primary literature relevant to wildlife ecology and management and apply to specific contexts.
4.	Run simple population models and interpret outputs.
5.	Recommend wildlife management actions drawing on interpretations of survey or modelling data and an understanding of uncertainty.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Fortnightly contributions to online discussion (2 short posts per fortnight ~350 words)	15%	1,3
2.	Essay: 1,500 words	30%	2,3
3.	Population modelling (numeric and short written answers, 13 questions)	25%	4,5
4.	Report: 1,500 words	30%	2,3,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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